Historical Places a Hidden Gem Near Sallisaw, OK

From prehistoric Indian sites to old trains and log cabins, you’re sure to enjoy these historical places near Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

Sequoyah’s Cabin

Sequoyah was a Cherokee Indian who was a silversmith, blacksmith, trading post owner, and creator of a written language. His development of symbols relating to the common sounds in Cherokee words resulted in an alphabet of sorts. Preserved as a National Historic Landmark is Sequoyah’s one-room log cabin that he built back in 1829. 

14 Flags Museum

What’s so unique about the 14 Flags Museum is that it represents 14 separate nations that all had a historical influence on Sallisaw. These nations include Spain, Great Britain, France, Mexico, and the U.S.

The museum encompasses a train depot and three cabins, with Lattimore Cabin being the oldest. Samuel Lattimore, a survivor of the Civil War, built it in 1835. Judge Franklin Faulkner built the second cabin sometime in the 1840s. Franklin was forced to migrate into Oklahoma on the Trail of Tears because he was married to a Cherokee woman. Artifacts from that historical event can be seen in a separate cabin.

Dwight Mission

Located about 10 miles northwest of Sallisaw is Dwight Mission, which was initially founded in 1820. It was a mission school for the Indians. This school was one of 40 such buildings, and it was the last of its kind to be closed, which happened in 1948. Since then, the mission’s role has been that of a camp, retreat, and conference center and is the perfect setting for conferences, meetings, reunions, and more. To this day, Dwight Mission’s purpose is to provide a place where the Christian community can grow in their commitment to God.

Fort Smith National Historic Site

There are many features, exhibits, and noteworthy places and items to experience and view at the Fort Smith National Historic Site, regardless of the amount of time you have to visit. Based on the feedback of current and previous visitors, along with Rangers and front desk employees, they created a guide providing suggestions of what to see in the time you have available.

If you have an hour or less, make sure to visit Judge Parker’s Court Room, Outlaws, the Trail of Tears, the Military, and Exhibits on the U.S. Deputy Marshals. You may also want to tour the Gallows or walk through the Eastern National Book Store. If you have more time, you can sit in on a Ranger-led program, read the Wayside Information Panels, or walk around the grounds.

Spiro Mounds

Spiro Mounds is one of the most important prehistoric Indian sites east of the Rocky Mountains and the only archeological park in Oklahoma. This 150-acre historical site is comprised of 12 southern mounds that contain evidence of an Indian culture that lived on the site from 850 A.D. to 1450 A.D.

Located just 4.5 miles north and 2.5 miles east of Spiro, the Interpretive Center is open Wednesday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.

Learn about the history associated with this beautiful city. You can also learn more from the city’s tourism video, including information on some of the beautiful park and recreation centers available. Enjoy!

 

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